THIS WEEK IN SEWING BLOGS // VOL. 112

I realized this week that I failed t o post this roundup two Sundays in a row. It’s been an intense month with lots of behind the scenes shenanigans, and I 100% spaced on this big part of my end of week routine. Ah well, it happens. I recovered from my shenanigan filled month with a day trip to my favourite Montreal spa (a classic Scandinavian style place on an ACTUAL BOAT) followed by a few afternoons sewing up non-Closet Case related things. Basically lots of self care after not taking very good care of myself lately; discovering the hot yoga place up my street might actually have saved my life (and my back!)

READ

I’m currently wrapped up in Brice Springsteen’s memoir, Born To Run; it’s great to pop off a few chapters each night before going to sleep. I’m really appreciating getting such an in depth backstory on the soundtrack to my youth.

LISTEN

If you love pop culture and laughing at pop culture, Who Weekly is the podcast of your dreams. I am also totally in love with Jonathan Goldstein’s new podcast for Gimlet, Heavyweight; so many feelings!

WATCH

Last night I saw Night of the Hunter for the first time; what a profoundly beautiful, weird, scary, funny movie. Seriously one of the best I’ve ever seen; track it down and watch in on a cold night.

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Hi! I'm Heather Lou, a pattern designer and sewing educator for the modern maker. At Closet Case Patterns, we transform your imagination into step-by-step implementation that helps you create a wardrobe you love - not one you're limited to buying off the rack.

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